Looking for a hands-on activity to do with older kiddos? Check out an escape room in Singapore, where you can uncover clues and solve riddles as a family!
Spending an afternoon at an escape room in Singapore could be a fun way to bond with the kids, while challenging their problem-solving skills! Why not consider an escape room as a way of spending quality time with the kids, or perhaps as a birthday party venue? Designed with a theme in mind, escape room games are incredibly immersive with detailed storylines that make you feel like you’re a movie character. But these games aren’t just pure fun; in fact, you’ll have to pool together your critical thinking skills to pick out clues that will help you progress forward and find the exit! Want to find a suitable escape room in Singapore for the family? We’ve narrowed down a few great choices and even indicated the age restrictions and prices. It’s best to check that the theme of your escape room of choice is age-appropriate before you start the adventure (some escape room themes are murder mysteries while some special effects may be scary for sensitive kids).
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11 Fun Escape Rooms in Singapore:
Trapped.SG
One of the largest escape rooms in Singapore, Trapped has five escape room games to choose from. Each room can accommodate players of all levels, and has its own movie title and storyline – think Jigsaw, 28 Days of Night, A Quiet Place and more. There are more than 50 escape room props with awesome animatronics (some of the zombie and corpse props even move!). The escape rooms are also wheelchair-friendly, making it an inclusive space for a good time with friends and family.
Escape room age restrictions: 13 and up. Call ahead to enquire about suitability for younger children.
Escape room price: from $29.90 for 60 minutes. Students can flash their student ID for a $10 discount!
Trapped.SG, 2 Handy Road, #B1-08/09/10, Singapore 229233, Tel: (+65) 6994 3430, www.trapped.sg
Captivate Escape Rooms
This escape room in Singapore on Orchard Road is a hit thanks to its eight, logical, solvable games. Come dressed for maximum comfort and work your way through various puzzles – solve a murder in the CSI escape room game (best for adults/teens due to the theme), capture fantastic beasts, help Gretel reclaim her phone from the dreaded witch and save your colleagues from an alien invasion aboard a spaceship. And while all the clues aren’t too difficult to solve, there’s a friendly game master on hand if you need a little help. Captivate Escape Rooms also offers birthday party packages for little detectives.
Escape room age restrictions: Kids aged 6 and above are welcome, but will require at least one adult for supervision.
Escape room price: From $24 per person.
Captivate Escape Rooms, 190 Clemenceau Avenue, #06-28, Singapore Shopping Centre, Orchard, Singapore www.captivateescaperooms.com
The Tiara Society: Harry Potter-themed escape rooms
Potterheads will adore this escape room in Singapore, which is entirely inspired by the Boy Who Lived. The two-hour adventure will see little ones ploughing through dark dungeons and a medieval castle in some very immersive gameplay. Expect familiar storylines from the books/movies as kids admire the magic and solve clues. Bring your own socks though, and remember, it’s Levi-O-sa, not Levio-SAR!
Escape room age restrictions: 10 and up
Escape room prices: $175 for 5 pax; $350 for 10 pax
The Tiara Society, 902 East Coast Parkway, #02-02, Singapore 449874, www.thetiarasociety.com/escape-room
The Escape Artist
One of the first escape rooms in Singapore, The Escape Artist is affordable and lots of fun. There are three escape room games at its HarbourFront Centre outlet, where you’re the main character tasked to save yourself from a shady detention centre (Gatecrash), find your missing team and escape from the trap that’s been set for you (Night Before the Storm) or solve a decades-old murder with a little help from the past (Unknown Signal – best for adults/teens due to the theme). Prefer a little VR action? This escape room in HarbourFront also has three virtual room escape games to choose from. Some of the escape rooms may require crawling or climbing, so be sure to enquire about those requirements before booking if you have mobility issues. The team here often stages mass escape room events around the island – details on their social media pages.
Escape room age restrictions: 13 and above or 7 and up with a paying adult.
Escape room price: from $22 per person.
The Escape Artist, 1 Maritime Sq, HarbourFront Centre, #03-15, Singapore 099253 www.theescapeartist.sg
Escape Room Singapore
Want an intimate escape room game for your next team bonding activity? Escape Room Singapore can customise something to suit your needs. Choose from 12 different escape storylines and let the team know where you’d like to host your escape room game; they can also provide party food and drinks, sound systems and all the equipment you’ll need. Escape Room Singapore also has virtual escape room offerings.
Age restrictions: 10 and up. Escape Room Singapore can also customise an escape room game if you have a special request.
Escape room price: from $20 per person.
Escape Room Singapore, 5B Guillemard Rd, Level 3, Wing Fong Building, Singapore 399685, www.escaperoom.sg
Xcape Singapore
One of the most popular escape rooms in Singapore, Xcape boasts 7 game themes and 42 game chambers. Located in Bugis, each room is carefully curated and the surrounding environments really help you get in character. There’s a time limit attached to each escape room game, and you’ll get to dress up, too, which helps you get in character and keeps you physically inside the story – some of the props are interactive and help with removing obstacles! Escape room themes include a zombie-filled Busan Express experience, murder mystery Home Sweet Home, the Harry Potter-inspired Azkaban and much more.
Escape room age restrictions: 12 years old or above although some escape games are only open to those aged 14 and above. Those below age 12 must be accompanied by one paying adult.
Escape room prices: from $24 per person (60 mins).
Xcape Singapore, 161 Rochor Road, Bugis Village (Ground Floor), Singapore 188436, www.xcape.sg
Lockdown Singapore
These bear-inspired escape rooms in Orchard are suitable for anywhere between three and eight players, and there are five games to choose from – two are virtual reality escape room games! Defuse the nuclear bomb and save the day in Bears of Justice, escape a video game in Bearcraft Dreamworld and solve a missing person case in Beary Potter and the Secret Doors.
Escape room age restrictions: Children aged 12 years and below can enter with a paying adult above 21 years old. For virtual reality escape room games, children must be aged 17 and above, or 13 with one paying adult.
Escape room prices: from $22
Lockdown Singapore, HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square, #03-15, Singapore 099253, www.lockdown.sg
Lost SG
This high-tech escape room in Singapore boasts a top-rated, hour-long experience filled with challenging puzzles, each holding a vital clue that’ll help you escape. Patrons rave about the level of immersion in the gameplay, and there are five unique escape room games to choose from. If you’re new to the entire experience, opt for the beginner-level Alcatraz or challenge yourself with the latest room, Mausoleum, where you’ll need to find your way out of Emperor Qin’s mausoleum. The game rooms can take groups of 12, and require plenty of creative and critical thinking, and even arithmetical skills, to escape.
Escape room age restrictions: 13 and up. Call ahead to enquire about younger children.
Lost SG, 1 Selegie Road, #B1-03/04, GR.iD, Singapore 188306
Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC)
It’s no secret that the Singapore Discovery Centre is one of our favourite hangouts, simply because it’s a great space to learn more about Singapore’s past, present and future. But SDC is also home to one of the largest escape room experiences in Singapore – the Black Lake Facility has 13 rooms and four story chapters that promise nothing but excitement. You’ll get to crawl through tight spaces, find concealed doors, use your wits to solve clues and unravel the mysteries behind each chapter. Looking for a fun team bonding activity with your colleagues? There’s also a virtual escape room at SDC that’s suitable for corporate bookings and takes you through pivotal moments in Singapore’s history.
Escape room age restrictions: 12 and up. Players below age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Escape room prices: $24 (children); $30 (adults)
Singapore Discovery Centre, 510 Upper Jurong Road, Singapore 638365, www.sdc.com.sg/black-lake-facility
SG Virtual Escape Room (JNR Entertainment)
This online virtual escape room game has a range of highly interactive clues and tools, and more than 10 rooms to explore in a single game – choose from eight different themes! Work with a group of friends, or sign up for solo escape room game time for some seriously mind-blowing activities, authentic unlocking padlock mechanisms and much more!
Escape room age restrictions: 14 and up.
Escape room prices: Gather your friends and email SG Virtual Escape Room for a quotation!
SG Virtual Escape Room, Tel: (+65) 6100 0567, www.sgescaperoom.com
Virtual Room Singapore (permanently closed)
This virtual reality escape room in Singapore blends the escape room concept with a 3D cinematic experience to remember. Any of the escape room games require a minimum of two players, and you’ll get your own dedicated room where you can talk to each other, walk around and even throw objects. There are various puzzles to solve in each of the four VR escape room games, and each is available in multiple languages. You can buy an escape room game gift voucher if you need a birthday gift idea.
Virtual Room Singapore
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